Shakespeare and Stratford

Stratford is a literary pilgrimage site and the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, with hundreds of imaginary portrayals. This volume explores the various manifestations of the physical and metaphorical town across time, genre, and place, generating new visions of the place.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 115 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2019
Publisher: Berghahn Books

Since the eighteenth century, Stratford has been a sacred site for literary pilgrims, housing the Royal Shakespeare Company and inspiring countless fictional portrayals. This rich tapestry of history and imagination invites thorough analysis, encompassing both its factual existence and its fictional legacy. The essays collected in this volume explore the diverse manifestations of Stratford across time, genres, and locations, ranging from America to New Zealand, from children's literature to wartime commemorations. Within these pages, we encounter a multitude of Stratfords, both real and imagined, and their interplay sparks fresh perspectives on this iconic town on the Avon.

Stratford, a town steeped in literary pilgrimage since the eighteenth century, holds a unique allure. It is the birthplace of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has been the subject of countless imaginative portrayals. This vibrant city, with its rich historical and fictional heritage, beckons for comprehensive analysis. The essays compiled in this volume delve into the diverse manifestations of Stratford across time, genres, and geographical boundaries, spanning from America to New Zealand, from children's literature to wartime commemorations. Within these pages, we encounter a multitude of Stratfords, both real and imagined, and their interplay fosters new visions of this iconic town on the Avon.

Stratford, a town that has captivated the hearts of literary pilgrims for centuries, stands as a testament to the enduring power of imagination. Its historical significance as the birthplace of the Royal Shakespeare Company and its fictional portrayal in countless works of literature have made it a subject of profound exploration. The essays collected in this volume examine the diverse manifestations of Stratford across time, genres, and geographical boundaries, ranging from America to New Zealand, from children's literature to wartime commemorations. Within these pages, we encounter a multitude of Stratfords, both real and imagined, and their interplay sparks fresh perspectives on this iconic town on the Avon.

Stratford, a town that has held a sacred place in the hearts of literary enthusiasts since the eighteenth century, is a treasure trove of history and imagination. Its association with the Royal Shakespeare Company and its fictional portrayal in countless works of literature have made it a subject of intense scrutiny. The essays compiled in this volume explore the diverse manifestations of Stratford across time, genres, and geographical boundaries, ranging from America to New Zealand, from children's literature to wartime commemorations. Within these pages, we encounter a multitude of Stratfords, both real and imagined, and their interplay fosters new visions of this iconic town on the Avon.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 199 x 121 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789202564